Does anemia matter? Anemia, morbidity, and mortality in older adults: Need for greater recognition

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作者：

Dharmarajan, TS ^{[1
]}

Pais, W

Norkus, EP

机构：

[1] Med Coll Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912 USA

[2] E Georgia Hlth Care Ctr, Swainsboro, GA 30401 USA

[3] Our Ladys Mercy Med Ctr, Bronx, NY USA

[4] New York Med Coll, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA

来源：

GERIATRICS-US | 2005年 / 60卷 / 12期

关键词：

anemia; consequences; management; older adults;

D O I：

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中图分类号：

R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;

摘要：

Anemia is common and under recognized in older adults and associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Estimates of prevalence of anemia in older adults vary considerably based on the setting, gender, age and definition used and likely to increase further based on aging trends. Rather than simply a consequence of aging, anemia is a marker of underlying disease, requiring investigation for an etiology. A cause is discernible in at least two-thirds of cases; management involves addressing the underlying disease process, replacement of deficient nutrients or the use of erythropoietic factors.

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页数：12

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